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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.08, 456.48 and 288.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.08, 456.48 and 288.96 is: 433.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.08 : 456.48 = 288.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.08/456.48 = 288.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.08x = 456.48 × 288.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.08x = 131,904.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,904.46/304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.78

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